26th – 27th September at University of Tasmania, Sandy Bay, Hobart, TAS Please join us for the AIAS Symposium 2024 covering mountain research of all disciplines on Thursday 26th September at the University of Tasmania (or online), followed by a field trip to nearby research sites on Friday 27th of September! Follow https://forms.gle/Qn3ByKazYpAK6ugt7 to register attendance and/or your intention to present…
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You may be interested in the session MONMOD_10.3: Recent changes and future challenges in alpine biodiversity. Our colleagues in Europe have passed on this information: Session description MONMOD_10.3: Alpine areas of the world’s mountains cover less than three percent of the planet’s terrestrial surface. Owing to a complex topography, the compression of thermal life zones…
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From Kate Umbers at Western Sydney University:This is a call for anyone interested in participating in standardised bogong light-trapping this season – a small, flexible commitment and great excuse to go bush! There’s a team of light trappers heading out in the Vic Alps again this year, and there’s enthusiasm to expand that effort into…
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The biggest news of the season? There are some Australian snowpatch plants that have missed a whole summer growing season. For the first time since 1997, snow has remained in a couple of snowpatches around Mt Twynam… the Mountain Journal has the full story. Near Mt Curruthers 4th March 2023. Image: Phil Campbell Also on…
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Hi Researchers, The NPWS Southern Ranges Branch, working with Stafford Strategy are undertaking a consultancy process that will lead to the upgrade of the Kosciuszko Education Centre (KEC) located at Sawpit Creek in Kosciuszko National Park. The KEC redevelopment includes identifying opportunities to work with researchers and universities to enhance learning opportunities for schools visiting…
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Please join us for symposium covering mountain research of all disciplines on Monday 12th December at Saw Pit Creek Educational Centre (7637 Kosciuszko Road, Wilsons Valley, NSW) or online. We will officially launch the Australian Mountain Research Facility and on Tuesday 13th December there will be opportunities for fieldtrips to local AMRF sites. Register to attend and submit…
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The Australian alpine scientific community is saddened by the loss of Dr Alec Costin, who passed away peacefully at home on 22nd August 2022. Ken and Mary Green visited Alec regularly over the last few months, and they remember his beam of smile when they arrived and ‘Alec just being Alec’. With his ever-sharp mind…
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I have noticed (as have others that I have spoken with) a number of differences this year: 1. Deciduous trees have been late and some are not fully in leaf still. But they should be able to handle a wet year – unless they have become Australian. 2. Native Gum trees in both NSW and Vic.…
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Climate threats, invasive species, extreme events and disturbances… What will become of Australian alpine ecosystems in future decades and what should our research priotities be? Please join us for an alpine symposium covering all disciplines: Thursday 18th November at The General, Hotham Heights (plus via Zoom) Friday 19th November for a fieldtrip to the surrounding…
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Mountain scientists have been well aware of the lack of Bogong moths around over the last few years. In their new article, Green et al. (2021) describe the moths’ remarkable journeys, their massive decline in numbers, and offer some suggestions of causes for the decline – perhaps changes in farming practises combined with hot and…
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